Mack’s First Takes

[Mackeyser]

Wonderful season. So close and looking up!

1) We need a stud ILB to pair with Speights. We struggle against home run hitters at RB.

2) We need a home run hitter as a change of pace back… our Jahmyr Gibbs type.

3) We need a WR who can stretch the field that McVay trusts. Atwell is plenty good enough, but McVay doesn’t trust him enough. I kept screaming to see Atwell because no one on Philly could keep up with him.

4) McVay is the best HC in the league. Hands down.

5) The grit of this team is unmatched. 16 sacks in two postseason games including 7 against that Philly OL is special.

6) We need to keep this OL intact. I dunno what that means for the Detroit LG we signed, but we need to sign Alaric Jackson.

7) Chris Shula needs a raise. Big raise.

8) Our K and P are set.

9) Snead needs to focus on the secondary in the draft like he did the OL.

10) Unless Kupp was injured and can come back healthy, I think he’s gone. We can’t just rely on Nacua. I know people don’t want to see this, but I could see us going after Tee Higgins unless a stud WR falls to us in the end of the first round of the draft. I love Kupp and would love for him to retire a Ram, but he’s not getting targets or separation.

I’m happy with this season and proud of this very young team. So many positives going into the offseason. I’m sad we can’t see more of this special team, but only one team ends the season happy.

 

[Ellard80]

Wonderful season. So close and looking up!

1) We need a stud ILB to pair with Speights. We struggle against home run hitters at RB.

2) We need a home run hitter as a change of pace back… our Jahmyr Gibbs type.

3) We need a WR who can stretch the field that McVay trusts. Atwell is plenty good enough, but McVay doesn’t trust him enough. I kept screaming to see Atwell because no one on Philly could keep up with him.

4) McVay is the best HC in the league. Hands down.

5) The grit of this team is unmatched. 16 sacks in two postseason games including 7 against that Philly OL is special.

6) We need to keep this OL intact. I dunno what that means for the Detroit LG we signed, but we need to sign Alaric Jackson.

7) Chris Shula needs a raise. Big raise.

8) Our K and P are set.

9) Snead needs to focus on the secondary in the draft like he did the OL.

10) Unless Kupp was injured and can come back healthy, I think he’s gone. We can’t just rely on Nacua. I know people don’t want to see this, but I could see us going after Tee Higgins unless a stud WR falls to us in the end of the first round of the draft. I love Kupp and would love for him to retire a Ram, but he’s not getting targets or separation.

I’m happy with this season and proud of this very young team. So many positives going into the offseason. I’m sad we can’t see more of this special team, but only one team ends the season happy.

I think we need another WR prob - but kupp is fine.

Puka is clearly Stafford's #1 right now so he isn't getting looks.

I saw kupp open a few times out there today and the ball went elsewhere.

 

[Londoner]

I could see us going after Tee Higgins unless a stud WR falls to us in the end of the first round of the draft.

Free agency comes before the draft.

Higgins should be our number one priority in FA this year, and we should also re-sign Alaric. Then we can focus on CB and other positions of need in the draft.

 

[FrantikRam]

Free agency comes before the draft.

Higgins should be our number one priority in FA this year, and we should also re-sign Alaric. Then we can focus on CB and other positions of need in the draft.

Agree with this

 

[Ram_Rally]

1. Agree. Although I know that's not Mcvay's style. Other Rams fans hate when I say this but I'd love Greenlaw there.

2. Kyren needs to be the #2 back. This draft is full of talent. We should prioritize one. We need more doubles and triples from the backfield. Kyren is mostly singles.

3. Hollywood Brown maybe? I like Jalen Royals in the draft as well.

6. I'd try Jackson at center again. At least let him complete with Limmer.

 

[OldSchool]

An X with some speed to give some relief to Puka and Higs/TE we draft or trade for would be amazing.

 

[Merlin]

Need speed on both sides of the ball, and physicality added to the defensive front. This roster is really close now.

 

[Ram_Rally]

Higgins seems like a long shot to me. Just can't see us giving 30 million per year to a receiver when Puka Nacua needs to be paid soon.

 

[FrantikRam]

Higgins seems like a long shot to me. Just can't see us giving 30 million per year to a receiver when Puka Nacua needs to be paid soon.

It would actually be perfect because Staffords contract comes off soon, so a rookie QB contract would walk into having Puka and Higgins. Perfect all around

 

[Londoner]

It would actually be perfect because Staffords contract comes off soon, so a rookie QB contract would walk into having Puka and Higgins. Perfect all around

Yep. Still got two years before we need to pay Puka; by then, both Stafford and Coop will probably be off the books.

 

[FaulkSF]

Several of the plays are schemed to get Puka open. I think Coop knows, Puka is a better player at this point. He is a we not me player. I saw several plays where Kupp runs a cross near Puka hoping to drag a DB.

 

[Ram_Rally]

It would actually be perfect because Staffords contract comes off soon, so a rookie QB contract would walk into having Puka and Higgins. Perfect all around

I think Stafford gets another short term contract.

 

[Ram_Rally]

Yep. Still got two years before we need to pay Puka; by then, both Stafford and Coop will probably be off the books.

Are we going all in on next year in this scenario? Because we'd have to replace staff with a good QB as well.

 

[DzRams]

Higgins seems like a long shot to me. Just can't see us giving 30 million per year to a receiver when Puka Nacua needs to be paid soon.

Neither Kupp or Stafford's contracts will be on the books for much longer.

Both probably fall off around the time Puka needs an extension.

If they plan to go all in for a Stafford last hurrah, they may put some contracts, like a Higgins, on the credit card - i.e. splurge now knowing some painful cuts in the future will occur.

 

[Ram_Rally]

Neither Kupp or Stafford's contracts will be on the books for much longer.

Both probably fall off around the time Puka needs an extension.

If they plan to go all in for a Stafford last hurrah, they may put some contracts, like a Higgins, on the credit card - i.e. splurge now knowing some painful cuts in the future will occur.

I think Stafford will get a third contract with us. But I see your point with Kupp.

 

[FrantikRam]

I think Stafford will get a third contract with us. But I see your point with Kupp.

Yes but even if he does, it's what, two years? Pukas big contract wouldn't kick in until after that anyways...so two big WR contracts would be fine

 

[DzRams]

I think Stafford will get a third contract with us. But I see your point with Kupp.

Didn't Stafford say a year or two ago that he hoped to play another 2-3 years?

 

[den-the-coach]

My Wine Cellar for an ILB that can tackle & cover.

 

[Ram_Rally]

Yes but even if he does, it's what, two years? Pukas big contract wouldn't kick in until after that anyways...so two big WR contracts would be fine

I suppose so. I wouldn't hate it.

 

[Ram_Rally]

Didn't Stafford say a year or two ago that he hoped to play another 2-3 years?

Yeah. He was trying to get a new contract this past off-season as well.